Camperdown - Darlington
Statistical Area - sa2

Camperdown - Darlington has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Camperdown-Darlington's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 9,684, reflecting a 16.2% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,332. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 9,609 in June 2024 and five additional validated addresses since the Census date. The area's density ratio is 5,663 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% nationally. Its growth rate exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing around 93.9% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041.

By 2041, Camperdown-Darlington is forecasted to increase its population by 4,084 persons, marking a total gain of 41.4% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Camperdown - Darlington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Camperdown-Darlington has seen approximately five new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 28 homes. As of FY-26, one approval has been recorded so far. The population has fallen during this period, but development activity has been adequate relative to population change, which is positive for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $658,000, indicating that developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Camperdown-Darlington records markedly lower building activity (89.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. The area's development activity is also below national average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (4.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 2172 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with future projections showing Camperdown-Darlington adding 4,009 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Camperdown - Darlington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment, University of Sydney Campus Transformation, Camperdown Modern Private Hospital, and University of Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA). The following list details those most relevant:.

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Camperdown - Darlington ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Camperdown - Darlington has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year.

In June 2025, 6730 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 72.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents were professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Education & training had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Construction was under-represented, with only 4.0% of Camperdown - Darlington's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. There were 2.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force increased by 0.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This compares to Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.6%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Camperdown - Darlington's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Camperdown-Darlington has one of Australia's highest incomes according to AreaSearch's ATO data for FY2022. Its median taxpayer income is $65,928 and average income is $86,528. Greater Sydney's figures are $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,242 (median) and $97,439 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since FY2022. Census data shows Camperdown-Darlington's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 81st and 89th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals 32.4% (3,137 individuals) earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Notably, 41.4% exceed $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 21.2% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 82nd percentile. Camperdown-Darlington's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Camperdown - Darlington features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Camperdown-Darlington, as per the latest Census data, 4.4% of dwellings were houses while 95.6% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where only 2.3% were houses and 97.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camperdown-Darlington stood at 17.6%, with mortgaged properties at 24.3% and rented ones at 58.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,705. Weekly rent median in Camperdown-Darlington was $600 compared to Sydney's $550. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were at $375.

Camperdown - Darlington features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 50.4% of all households, including 15.0% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 49.6%, consisting of 33.0% lone person households and 16.5% group households. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 1.9.

Camperdown - Darlington shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational attainment in Camperdown-Darlington is notably high, with 56.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Technical qualifications account for 13.8%, with advanced diplomas at 6.8% and certificates at 7.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 43.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 32.9% in tertiary education, 3.6% in primary education, and 2.8% pursuing secondary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 181 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 995). The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited at 1.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 7.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Camperdown - Darlington has 23 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses, with 34 individual routes operating in total. The weekly passenger trips provided amount to 8,949.

Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 162 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,278 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 389 weekly trips per individual stop.

Camperdown - Darlington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Camperdown - Darlington shows excellent health outcomes, notably with younger age groups having low prevalence of common conditions. Around 63% (6,129 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 69.7%, but lower than the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are most prevalent at 11.3% and 8.8% respectively.

About 74.2% report no medical ailments, slightly below Greater Sydney's 77.4%. The area has 5.7% (555 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Senior health outcomes require more attention despite being strong.

Camperdown - Darlington was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Camperdown-Darlington has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 22.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 35.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Camperdown-Darlington, accounting for 26.5% of people. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.9% versus 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (19.3%, significantly higher than the regional average of 13.5%), and Other (10.9%, notably lower than the regional average of 16.1%). Notably, French (0.8% vs 1.1%), Korean (0.7% vs 1.1%), and Irish (10.3% vs 8.5%) ethnic groups show significant differences in representation compared to regional averages.

Camperdown - Darlington hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Camperdown-Darlington has a median age of 27 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Camperdown-Darlington has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (34.3%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (2.7%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, Camperdown-Darlington has become younger, with its median age decreasing by 1.9 years to 27 from 28 in the previous census. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 28.4% to 34.3%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 decreased from 4.6% to 2.7%. Additionally, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 dropped from 10.6% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Camperdown-Darlington's age profile, with the 45-54 age cohort expected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 961 people (113%) from 851 to 1,813.